Associate Scientist

Bristol Myers Squibb • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a lab-based Associate Scientist to support process development programs for next-generation CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing. The role is part of a collaborative process development team focused on developing, optimizing, and characterizing unit operations to improve robust and affordable cell therapy production. The Associate Scientist will conduct process development studies, analyze and communicate findings, maintain rigorous experimental documentation, and contribute to safe, productive laboratory operations.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated independence and experience in experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Experience analyzing data using statistical techniques and summarizing results.
• Proven scientific technical writing and thorough documentation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Experience with mammalian or primary cell culture in a laboratory setting.
• Ability to maintain flexibility with working hours, including occasional weekend work, to support laboratory execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process development, cell therapy manufacturing, and/or process characterization is highly desirable.
• Experience with JMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute scale-down and full-scale cell therapy process development experiments to support process improvement and process characterization.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical techniques, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, detailed experiment documentation and summarize results in timely, thorough, peer-reviewed Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) entries.
• Author experimental protocols and development reports.
• Participate in troubleshooting routine technical or operational problems and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders and partners to support quick turnaround times.
• Assist with routine laboratory maintenance and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid vacation for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico.
• 11 paid company holidays each year; eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico also receive 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level